Louth Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Louth's crime picture in September 2025, accounting for 36.4% of all reported crimes. At 8.9 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 20.3% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a pattern seen in other urban centres with similar demographic profiles. The dominance of violent crime is consistent with Louth's status as a built-up area within East Lindsey, where population density and social dynamics may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 29.9% of all crimes, is 131% above the UK average, suggesting concentrated issues in specific neighbourhoods or public spaces. Seasonal factors in September—such as the return of students to local universities and the transition to shorter evenings—may partly explain these trends, as increased foot traffic and social mixing can amplify certain types of crime. While property crime remains below the UK average (36 total cases, 23.4% of all crimes), shoplifting is 48% above the national rate, indicating persistent challenges in retail areas. The overall crime rate, though elevated, is balanced by below-average figures for burglary and vehicle crime, which are 64% and 50% below UK averages respectively. This suggests that while Louth faces specific challenges in violent and anti-social crime, its property crime profile is relatively stable compared to other parts of the country.

September saw significant spikes in drugs-related crime (+200%) and public order offences (+150%), with 3 and 10 incidents respectively. These increases may partly explain the 6.1% rise in overall crime compared to August. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category at 29.9% of total crimes, 131% above the UK average. Other theft fell by 33.3% (from 9 to 6 cases), while criminal damage and arson decreased by 27.3% (from 11 to 8). This contrast between rising and falling categories suggests shifting patterns in local criminal activity. The 48% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) indicates persistent retail crime pressures despite the overall decline in property offences.

Louth's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, a 6.1% increase from August's 8.4 per 1,000. This places the area 20.3% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. Locally, 154 crimes were reported over 30 days, averaging five crimes per day. This translates to one reported crime for every 113 residents over the month. While the daily figure aligns with the area's population density, the monthly exposure ratio highlights the frequency of incidents in a small built-up area. The rate change reflects broader patterns in violent and anti-social crime, though property crime remains relatively low compared to the UK. Residents should note that while the overall rate is elevated, specific categories like burglary and vehicle crime remain below national averages, suggesting targeted issues rather than a generalised spike in criminal activity.